As the sun beats down on the sleepy town of Hartland, there is a buzz in the air that can only mean one thing: the carnival is back!

Locals and visitors alike are eagerly anticipating the return of the beloved event. And with the planning for Hartland Carnival 2023 well under way, it promises to be a year to remember.

Hartland Carnival is a community-driven event that relies on the support of local businesses to help make it a success. As preparations for the 2023 carnival continue, the committee is reaching out to local businesses to ask for their support through sponsorship.

Sponsoring Hartland Carnival is an excellent opportunity for businesses to increase their visibility within the community, showcase their commitment to supporting local events, and gain exposure to a wide audience of attendees.

If you are a local business interested in sponsoring Hartland Carnival, please contact the carnival committee to discuss the available opportunities and how you can get involved in this vibrant community event.

Getting ready for Carnival 2023 so here is a reminder of our Hartland Carnival 2022 results ‘The Hot & Sunny One’

Walking Results

Winner of the Anchor Hartland Carnival Cup and Blue Riband for Best Overall Walkers

“The Real Tory Party”

Winner of the Hart Inn Stag Trophy for Most Entertaining Walkers

“Dinosaurs”

Adult Single

1st Woodland Walk - Joanna Woodland, 2nd Photo Booth - Louise Leonard, 3rd Saving Lives at Sea - Alison Rickman

Group – Adult and Children

1st ‘Physco Billy Cadillac’- Knock Family and Friends (Jim Knock, Tina Beardsley, Jan Willis, Sue Pilkington, Luke Mullin, Harriet Knock, Fred Knock and Edward Knock.), 2nd ‘DC Super Heroes’ (Tom Hall, Stephanie Northcott, Allan Hall, Mal O’Dwyer, Ruby O’Dwyer, Maddox Hall, Effy Hall, Harley Cornish, Elizabeth Hall and Georgia Hall), 3rd ‘Hartland Wine & Grapes’ - Furseys (Ruth, Jamie, Suzy, Pete, Ruby and Flo Furse).

 Highly Commended:- ‘Encanto’ -Southern-Tuckwells (Christine Southern, May Southern-Sables, James Benn, Leo Tuckwell and Lily Tuckwell), ‘Fantastic Fairies’ - Toase / Hall Family and Friends (Gracie, Olivia, Vicky, Brooke and Abigail), ‘Pirates of Hartland Quay’ (Poppy, Eddie and Sam Coopersmith).

Group – Adults Only

1st The Real Tory Party (Gary Johns, Joyce Johns, Kevin Johns, Mandy Johns, Emma Jeffery, Glyn Kirby, Penny and Daryl Ireland and Trudy Lincoln), Joint Second Noah’s Place (Lesley Holland, Connor Luckhurst, Harrison Luckhurst, Annette Ridge, Nicki Forfitt) & Tour de Bath Tub - Bradworthy YFC (Tom Nancekivell, Dan Heard and Karen Cawsey).

Group Marching

Cunliffe Shield - Tarka Starlightz Majorettes, Others Marching, Barracwda Samba Band, Explosion, Hartland Town Band

Tableaux Results

Winner of the Allan Higgins Hartland Carnival Cup & Blue Riband for the Most Outstanding Entry

“Abandoned Fairground”

Winner of the Hartland Carnival Large Shield for the Best Local Tableau

“Some Like It Hot, Hartland Likes It Hotter!”

Winner of the Jamie Johns Memorial Trophy for the Most Entertaining Float

“Toy Story Karaoke”

Artistic Tableau

1st ‘Abandoned Fairground’ (Matt Jinks, Jodie & Tom Jinks, Poppy Clarke, Matt Grout, Abbie Cole, Ellie Davey Reece Stanbury, Chloe Bennett, Lee & Dani Smith, Dom Allin, Paige Aplin, Georgia Lindley, Max Heard, Lee Wilkinson, Steven Bromwich, Kieran Johns, Micki Louise, Dylan & Corey Dennis), 2nd ‘Jurassic World Dominion’ - Blegberry & Friends (Simon Shackson, Bryan & Kelly Olde, George & Chantal Hackford and Noodle the Dog)

Children’s Tableau 

1st ‘Hartland’s Gogglebox’ - Hescott Gang (Andrew Goaman,  Eve Hibberd, Andy, Rachel, Jack & Emily Mitchell, Thomas McDonagh, Dillon, Ava & Layla Edwards-Goaman, Craig, Lizzie and Sean Brent, Donal, Sarah, Daniel, Grace and Poppy Stafford)

Topical Tableau  

1st Party Gate - Bradworthy Carnival Committee (Gareth & Robyn Pengilly, Denise & Richard Radmore, Ant Long , Graham Greatorex,  Basil & Helen Kinsman), 2nd Party Gate - Gawlish Gang (Billy Wickfield, Liam Reynolds, Jamie Dawkins, David Poole, Lauren Sanders, James Colwill, Katie Slee, Matt Wonnacott, Jack Coleman, Jack Johns, Rick Davey, Ryan Tape, Amy Curtis, Kevin Rowe, Kieran Heard, Josh Wood and Luke Symons), 3rd ‘Into the Future – Back in Time’ - Pattard Collection (John Thorne, John George, Tim Newton, & Geoff Shearing)

Comic Tableau

1st ‘Willie Wonka’s Chocolate Factory’ - Robin Allin and Co (Robin Allin, Rebecca Heale, Claire Marelli, Simon Stowell, Paul & Bryony Meaker, Dick & Sarah Johns), 2nd ‘Love Island Agrisec Dealer Boots’ (William Olde, Monty and Zinnia Olde, Isla Tithecott, Ollie Palmer, Tom Vargas, Zekiye Cetinkaya, Dan Heard, Harry Hickman, Cory Illing, Caleb Cory, George Allin, Mark Vanstone, Cameron Heard, Sam Humphries, Dean & Tom Folland and friends)

Minifloat (Tableau under 16ft)

1st Andy Capp - The Goamans  (Dennis, Jean & Joseph Goaman and Ben Hibberd), 2nd Proper Posh Garden Services (Tracey and Chris Cory).

Entertainment Tableau

1st Toy Story Karaoke - Deptford Farm (Brian, Johnny, Sara, Sophie & Jack Redwood, Greg & Elaine Meaker, James & Jess McEldon,  Bethany, Sam & Leanne Hobbs, Charlie, James, Brian, Wendy, Sarah & Steve Heard, Irish Chris, Alex Walker, Jason Rana, Lisa Heywood, and Ed & Alfie Leeson), 2nd ‘Some Like It Hot, Hartland Likes It Hotter!’ - Farford Mob Productions (Chris, Jenny, Billy & Sammy Heard, Stephen, Sarah, Lilian & Phoebe Threlkeld, Alex & Lydia Duncan, Rebecca, Paul, Harry & Freddie Dart, Alex, Samantha, Elsa & Seth Downie, Joanne & Steve Lloyd and Jody Brag), 3rd ‘Carry On Regardless –  The Tory Story’ - Guy Allin Family & Friends (Guy & Zoe Allin, Andrew & Fiona McCrostie, Chris Johns, Anna, Johnny and Issy Dart, Holly Gifford, Jean & Mark Walters, Linda & Micky Slee, and Lulu, Simon and Lucy Goaman), Highly Commended ‘BBYFC Does Grease’ Buckland Brewer YFC (Simon Heywood, Joanna Grigg, Will Woolridge and Friends), ‘Woolsery Gold’ Woolsery Young Farmers (Jasmine Smith, Peter & Olly Lang, Amy Williams, Charlie Johns, Ryan Colwill, Will Honey, Dexter Dack, Izzy Bowden, Olivia & Vicky Pengilly, Tom Leonard, Baz Meeson, Sam Cork, Zenita Sanders, Hattie Allin, Eddie Weeks, Jack Willes, Meg Seedhouse and  Tom Westaway), Bradworthy YFC  ‘Mario Kart’ (Tom Drew, Kieran Bundey, Jack & Karen Cawsey, Dan Heard, Ryan Horn, Lee Pocock, Jess Wellington, Kieran Jones, Jake Lee, Sophie Powell, Beth Gifford, Jordan Oke, Josh Ley and Lily Coch), ‘Clawton YFC Goes On Holiday’ Clawton YFC (Iain Ley, Beth, Jack & Sam Greenaway , Claudia Rose Allen, Dylan Doherty, Gary Baily, Izzie May, Jasmine & Lauren Moon, Lana Keenan, Matthew & Rob Jones, Natalie Bailey, Phillipa Merchant, Hannah Barribal, Tom SimpkinsWright, Tim Denford, Jack Goodman, Abby Foley, Harry Fackall).

Queen of Queens 

1st ‘Bradworthy Carnival Queen’ (Scarlett Taylor, Eric Gammon, Harry Taylor)

Fun Figures “Platinum Jubilee” Results

The village decorated their homes for the carnival week and the winners were;

1st ‘The Royal Visit’ - Jean Heard

2nd ‘Balcony Scene’ - Jill Friend

3rd ‘Queen of Hearts’ - Robin, Kim, Tyler & Tommy Thorne 

Other fantastic Entries ‘A lovely spot of Royal Bun-tin’ - Nick smith, ‘Fun in the Sun’ Lucy, Ben and Willow Curnow.

3rd ‘Anchors Aweigh-Hey’ - The Anchor Inn

Best Decorated Business Premises Results

2nd ‘Pick n Mix’ - Hartland Post Office

3rd ‘Anchors Aweigh-Hey’ - The Anchor Inn

Other Brilliant Entries (No particular order),‘Poppins @ The Pop In’ - Pop In, ‘Jungle Book’ - Calf Street Pottery, ‘Mermaids of Hartland’ - Springfield Pottery, ‘Platinum Jubilee 2022’ - Shamrock

1st ‘You Don’t Have To Be Mad To Work Here – But It Helps’ - Coffee on The Square

Thank you to our fabulous judges from Stoke Barton Camp Site - Freya , Lottie and Toni Rogers, Cedd Quinn, Nettle, Kerstine and Venessa Neville and Melissa Ronaldson, who thoroughly enjoyed themselves. 

Hartland Carnival Brings Festive Cheer to North Devon on a Sunny Day, Thank you to all our sponsors, volunteers, participators and visitors for making Hartland Carnival the best!

On August 13, 2022, residents and visitors of North Devon were treated to a vibrant and colourful spectacle at the annual Hartland Carnival. The streets of Hartland were lined with spectators eager to catch a glimpse of the dazzling floats, marching bands, and costumed performers.

The weather couldn't have been better, with bright sunshine and clear skies making the atmosphere even more enjoyable. The crowd was in high spirits, singing, cheering and clapping as each float passed by. Each moment was captured by Bob Seymour who we would like to thank for his stunning pictures.

2022 Carnival Queen was Alesha Hall with Royal Security​​​ provided by Jake O’Sullivan and Arly Batten

Fairy Queen​​​​ Kate, Attended by​​​​ Ida and Sophia

2022 Pre-School Prince ​​​Isaac and Pre-School Princess​​ Daisy

Several local organizations participated in the parade, including the Hartland Fire Brigade, Youth Club, Hartland Primary School, and the local football club. Hartland is blessed by the participation of local villages who bring their floats along to join in the fun! Each float was uniquely decorated, showcasing the creativity and enthusiasm of the participants.

Before the parade, the judges presented the winners in various categories. A few of the trophy winners were The Allan Higgins Hartland Carnival Cup & Blue Riband for the Most Outstanding Entry winner ‘Abandoned Fairground’

Lads and Lassies

Matt Jinks, Jodie & Tom Jinks, Poppy Clarke, Matt Grout, Abbie Cole, Ellie Davey Reece Stanbury, Chloe Bennett, Lee & Dani Smith, Dom Allin, Paige Aplin, Georgia Lindley, Max Heard, Lee Wilkinson, Steven Bromwich, Kieran Johns, Micki Louise, Dylan & Corey Dennis.

‘Abandoned Fairground’

Winner of the Hartland Carnival Large Shield for the Best Local Tableau ‘Some Like It Hot, Hartland Likes It Hotter!’ Farford Mob Productions, Chris, Jenny, Billy & Sammy Heard, Stephen, Sarah, Lilian & Phoebe Threlkeld, Alex & Lydia Duncan, Rebecca, Paul, Harry & Freddie Dart, Alex, Samantha, Elsa & Seth Downie, Joanne & Steve Lloyd and Jody Brag.

Winner of the Jamie Johns Memorial Trophy for the Most Entertaining Float ‘Toy Story Karaoke’ Deptford Farm, Brian, Johnny, Sara, Sophie & Jack Redwood, Greg & Elaine Meaker, James & Jess McEldon, Bethany, Sam & Leanne Hobbs, Charlie, James, Brian, Wendy, Sarah & Steve Heard, Irish Chris, Alex Walker, Jason Rana, Lisa Heywood, and Ed & Alfie Leeson.

Winner of the Hart Inn Stag Trophy for Most Entertaining Walkers ‘Dinosaurs’

Some of our other winners were:
Adult Single - First ‘Woodland Walk’ Joanna Woodland
Adult and Children - First ‘Physco Billy Cadillac’ Knock Family and Friends, Jim Knock, Tina Beardsley, Jan Willis, Sue Pilkington, Luke Mullin, Harriet Knock, Fred Knock and Edward Knock.
Children’s Tableau - First ‘Hartland’s Gogglebox’, Hescott Gang Andrew Goaman, Eve Hibberd, Andy, Rachel, Jack & Emily Mitchell, Thomas McDonagh, Dillon, Ava & Layla Edwards-Goaman, Craig, Lizzie and Sean Brent, Donal, Sarah, Daniel, Grace and Poppy Stafford.
Topical Tableau - First ‘Party Gate’ Bradworthy Carnival Committee Gareth & Robyn Pengilly, Denise & Richard Radmore, Ant Long , Graham Greatorex, Basil & Helen Kinsman.
Comic Tableau - First ‘Willie Wonka’s Chocolate Factory’ Robin Allin and Co, Robin Allin, Rebecca Heale, Claire Marelli, Simon Stowell, Paul & Bryony Meaker, Dick & Sarah Johns.
Adults Only - First ‘The Real Tory Party’, Gary Johns, Joyce Johns, Kevin Johns, Mandy Johns, Emma Jeffery, Glyn Kirby, Penny and Daryl Ireland and Trudy Lincoln.
Group Marching - Cunliffe Shield, Tarka Starlightz Majorettes
Artistic Tableau- First ‘Abandoned Fairground’

The carnival also featured live music, Hartland Town Band, Tarka Starlightz Majorettes, Barracwda Samba Band and Explosion. Food stalls, and games, make it a fun-filled day for people of all ages. The event was organized by a team of dedicated volunteers, who worked tirelessly to make it a success.

Overall, the Hartland Carnival was a resounding success, bringing the community together after a two-year Covid hiatus in a joyful celebration of life and summer. The organizers and participants are already looking forward to next year's event.

What an incredible little village Hartland is. It'll take more than a yellow weather warning to stop Hartland partying! Despite the doom and gloom of the weather forecast, the rain held off and carnival was as busy as ever. The wonderful support from everyone has once again provided us with an amazing spectacular of a Carnival. Imagination in abundance. From the huge floats to the single walkers, the bands and dancers and majorettes, the food providers, the shops and pubs, all the dedicated helpers who give so much of their time...and of course the spectators who turned out in numbers to watch and enjoy the evening. Thank you everyone who took part..2019 Hartland Carnival was a blast.

The Fun Figures theme ‘Villains’ results

1st The Snow Queen” Karen Lennox & Nicky Hedges
2nd“ Crazy Chris The Pirate” Hannah & Emily Tape
3rd“Hey Georgie” Nick & Jess

Best Decorated Business Premises Results

1st “Old Dears” The Old Bakery Coffee Shop
2nd “Pop In Around The World” Pop In
3rd “The World of Beatrix Potter” Hartland Post Office

The Hartland Carnival committee would like to thank everyone involved with this year’s Carnival. There was an army of people involved in hosting the Carnival Week’s activities as well as the Grand Procession on the Saturday night. They all know who they are! Thank you. The Carnival Queen and her attendants led the procession, followed by participants walking or on floats. They all provided a magnificent display despite the really disappointing weather.

The standard of entries in Hartland Carnival was magnificently high, as always. The pictures tell the story. There were nineteen walking entries, which included many large groups, and fifteen floats as well as three entries in the Animal category. We had six marching groups and visiting royalty, along with many others who made the effort to dress up but did not enter for judging.

Themes included fairy tales and nursery rhymes, television programmes and films, topical subjects such as pollution and politics and many more.

Yemeya – The African Goddess & Sea Creatures won the Best Overall Walker (Blue Riband) as well as being judged Most Entertaining Walkers. The Best Children’s Walking Entry was won by Dennis the Menace, (James Leonard).

The Most Outstanding Float and winner of the Blue Riband was Four & Twenty Blackbirds which was also the Best Local Tableau. The Most Entertaining Float was Bradworthy Committee’s The Greatest Showman.

All our judges, including visitors from far and wide, did a sterling job in spite of the deluge, which made things extremely difficult for them. Hopps, Chapple and Yolanda from the Voice helped with judging for the Walkers this year, so thanks to them for coming. In addition, we provided attractions in the square, including fairground rides, food and other stalls, with free entertainment and displays including Hartland Town Band and Samba Bands.

Of course this annual event could not take place without the support of our sponsors, who continue to support us every year!